THIS WEEKS FEATURES:

This week’s features

Santa Ynez Halloween Street Party - Oct. 31

6 to 9 p.m. • Sagunto Street

Food • game booths • bounce house • music by “Territorial Law”

 Costume judging begins at 7 p.m. in the courtyard next to Brent and Jeff’s

Prize categories range from newborns to adults as well as pets.

The event is sponsored by local businesses and the Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge.

For information and sign-up, contact Chris or Sarah, 688-8289, or Vaughnie, 693-9660.


St. Mark’s in the Valley 32nd Annual Book Sale

Thursday, November 1 (Premium Night)

5pm - 8pm • $10 admission/ person or $20/family

Friday, November 2

10am - 7pm • No admission charge

Saturday, November 3

9am - 2pm • No admission charge

2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos • 688-4454


ENTERTAINMENT OVER THE HILL

Jazz Legend, Herbie Hancock & his Quartet

With guest vocals, Sonya Kitchell

Sunday, November 11 • 7 p.m.

UCSB Campbell Hall

$50 general admissions   $20 UCSB students

893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu


VALLEY EVENTS              

Saturday, October 27

Arts Outreach - Real Men Cook, Flag Is UpFarm, 209 E. Hwy 246, Buellton. Live music by Debby White & Pureheart, 20+ vintners. $55/person in advance; $60/person, Information: 688-9533

 

Tuesday, October 30

Skull Valley Ghost Town & Mining Co., Solvang Theaterfest. 6-9pm, Kid friendly 6-6:45pm, Adults $5, 13 & under $3

 

Wednesday, October 31

Got spooks? Tricks and treats will headline the annual Santa Ynez Halloween street party Oct. 31.

Adults and children are invited to attend in costume from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sagunto Street between Edison and Faraday. Food stands featuring good eats from tri-tip and pork sandwiches to tamales to tickle the appetite and game booths to tempt coordination skills will be featured. Children also can enjoy bounce houses, and everyone can listen to music by the “Territorial Law” band.

 Costume judging begins at 7 p.m. in the courtyard next to Brent and Jeff’s Flooring. Prize categories range from newborns to adults as well as pets.

The event is sponsored by local businesses and the Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge. Organizers are still looking for more game booth sponsors and volunteers. For information and sign-up, contact Chris or Sarah, 688-8289, or Vaughnie, 693-9660.

 

Skull Valley Ghost Town & Mining Co., Solvang Theaterfest. 6-9pm, Kid friendly 6-6:45pm Adults $5, 13 & under $3

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents: To Die For Reds. Local Pinot Noir tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Thursday, November 2

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition, celebrated in the parish hall of the Old Mission Santa Inés, 1560 Mission Drive, Santa Ynez, after an All Saints Day mass in Spanish at 7 p.m.

 

Friday, November 2

SYV Arabian Horse Association Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride Weekend. Individual and family horse camping/trail ride event at Live Oak Camp. Open riders cover 50-60 miles in a two-day period. One-day Novice Divisions and Junior Divisions also offered. Includes Saturday BBQ, socials. Contact Kathy Stegman 805-710-4471 or kkstegman@cs.com

 

“Free Friday Flick”: Wildling Art Museum, 2948 Nojoqui, Suite 4, Los Olivos, at 7 p.m. “Maynard Dixon: Art and Spirit” profiles the artist famous for painting the American deserts of the southwest. Free refreshments. Underwritten by the Valley Foundation. Reservations not required but seating is limited to first come, first served. Information: 688-1082 web site www.wildlingmuseum.org.

Saturday, November 3

Alisal Cellars Annual Halloween Costume Party. Come in costume and enjoy one more day of Halloween! Costume contests, live DJ, food and plenty of fun. 8pm to close. 686-4329

 

Solvang Prelude Bike Ride. 25k, 50k or 100k bike ride. SCOR sponsored. 562-690-9693

Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show 1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs through December

 

Sunday November 4

Daylight Saving Time Ends. Clocks “fall back” one hour at 2am

 

Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show 1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs through December

 

Rotary Club of Los Olivos presents Tenors Three. Peter Benecke, Adam Haws and John Reese perform selections from Neapolitan, Classical, traditional Irish religious and contemporary songs. St. Mark’s Church, Los Olivos, 3pm. $15, 686-5830

 

Monday, November 5

Jewelry for the Holidays. Beaded jewelry class. 7-9pm, Elverhoj Museum, 686-1211

 

Tuesday, November 6

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This month’s artist: Suzanne Huska. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265

 

Wednesday, November 7

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe present: Brett Escalera, Consilience Wine. Tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Academy Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis performs from her Broadway hit, “Rose,” at UCSB Campbell Hall at 8 p.m. VIP seating and meet-the-artist reception, $100. General public $45. UCSB students $19. Tickets & Information 893-3535.

 

SYVVA Fall Mixer. Free, Public welcome, 5-7pm, Hadsten House Inn, Mission Dr., Solvang. Complimentary local wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. 686-0053

 

Thursday, November 8

Solvang Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Free, refreshments, 5-7pm. Hosted by House of Honeywood, Mission Dr., Solvang. 688-0701

 

Mastering the Art of Pie Crusts. Class 7-9pm. Elverjoh Museum, 686-1211

 

Friday, November 9

Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for times, 686-1211

 

Saturday, November 10

Peppertree Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists 3-7:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

 

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society presents Vaquero Show & Sale. Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum Courtyard, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 688-7889

 

Monday, November 12

Veterans Day Program: 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, Mission Drive, Solvang, to honor men and women who serve and served in the military. Rev. Jeffrey Bridgeman will give the invocation and benediction. Music provided by the Santa Ynez Valley Chorale and the Valley Wind Ensemble. Refreshments after the ceremony. Open to the public.

 

Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for times, 686-1211

 

Peppertree Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists 11am-3:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

 

Solvang Rec travels to Laughlin. Nov 11-Nov 14, $199/person double occupancy, $219 single, Edgewater Hotel & Casino.688-7529

 

Tuesday, November 13

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This week Edna Valley Appellation Tasting. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265

 

Wednesday, November 14

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe present: Ryan Carr, Carr Winery. Tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Thursday, November 15

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403

 

Friday, November 16

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive at 5 Wine Bar. Enjoy a glass as a last remembrance of the summer, on the patio at 5. 448 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 686-2967

 


 

ONGOING EVENTS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Eagle Cruise.” Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Info and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times

 

Fridays

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00-11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. Kids under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Kids learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a cool badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. Info: 805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com

 

Woodworking Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805)686-2070 days.

 

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting. 10am-2pm 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos. $3/person 693-1600

Mondays

SYV PEP Meeting sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10am-12pm. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888

 

Wednesdays

Farmer’s Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30-6pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and much more. 688-0701

 

Thursdays

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn Sing Along. Accompanied by pianist Bill Powell, 8:30-10:30pm, Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 688-7788